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Two teenagers died and a third was injured after the car they were in crashed late Saturday night on the Wotton's Mill Road in Union.

Two teens killed in Union crash after failing to stop for police

Two teenagers died late Saturday night after the driver of the car they were in failed to stop for police and sped …
The Siemers family (from left), Daniel, Bill, Deborah and Rebecca, sings a prayer after lighting the first candle for Hanukkah on Sunday.
POLL QUESTION

Hanukkah means family time for Bangor rabbi

Like Jewish families around the world, the Siemers began celebrating the Festival of Lights after the sunset on Sunday.
Outdoors
A black bear walks near Taylor Bait Pond in Orono.

See how you would fare during a black bear encounter with this quiz

Black bear attacks are rare in Maine. But it’s important to know what to do if you come across one.

Jay woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in Sidney

A Chevrolet pickup truck crossed the centerline on Route 27, colliding with an oncoming Toyota Tundra.
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Minor earthquake recorded near Waldoboro

A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Waldoboro area shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Point

Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald speaks about the abuse of EBT cards in his city during a press conference at the State House in Augusta, March 24, 2014.
THE POINT

The 4 things that could sway Lewiston’s unprecedented mayoral race

If Robert Macdonald wins, it means his base of voters showed up to send him back, sending a message to Ben Chin — and all Maine Democrats — that sometimes, even a well-funded, well-executed and aggressive campaign isn’t enough.

Business

A general view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building in Washington, May 14, 2013.

Attorney general’s office warns of IRS scam

A number of Maine residents have recently reported they have been targets of scams, in which an individual pretending to be an IRS representative calls in attempt to collect a debt.

Food

MAINE COURSE

Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

Is home cooking easy? It can be, for sure. You can whip up delicious bites in no time using abbreviated ingredients lists and quicker techniques. …

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